Boston ASL Center
an initiative of the AES World Languages and Cultures Institute 501(c)3
Where we teach American Sign Language and Deaf culture to students of all levels & backgrounds.
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bring affordable American Sign Language (ASL) classes to adults in an effort to bridge the language and cultural gap between the hearing, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing communities around the country. From beginners to advanced signers, individuals can improve their ability to meaningfully communicate with ASL.
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Our online synchronous classes allow all students to learn sign no matter their location within the U.S. The Boston ASL Center provides students with small synchronous group classes that meet 2x a week for 1.5 hrs each (a total of 10 classes over a 5 week period). Asynchronous work and extra tutoring are also available for students to help them practice their sign outside of class and improve their receptive and expressive signing abilities.
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We currently offer an introductory course, Beginner 1, designed for students
with little to no experience with ASL starting in September 2025.
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See Courses for more info and to register.
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AES World Languages & Cultures Institute is dedicated to delivering accessible and effective ASL courses to hearing or hard of hearing adults in the Boston Area and beyond.
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Our classes provide a focus on language skills such as comprehension and production of ASL. However, we recognize the importance of learning Deaf history and culture when acquiring ASL.
In an effort to provide culturally appropriate ASL knowledge to a primarily hearing classroom, supplemental lessons, readings, and videos will be provided and discussed regarding significant events in Deaf history and culturally appropriate behavior. These lessons will develop ASL language skills and help our students foster cultural understanding and appreciation.
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Our unique team of educators, linguists, and ASL enthusiasts aim to provide a student centered classroom where we will learn ASL and discuss relevant Deaf history & culture. The carefully planned class schedule and affordability ensure that those with busy lives will be able to participate in our ASL classes. We hope these classes will bridge communication gaps and cultivate community.